Lions captain Julian Claridge responded with a clever snap soon after but Warrior Chris Chambers restored the lead with a set shot. Chambers kicked another three before half-time, helping his side to a 7.5 to 1.4 lead and finished the match with six.

He was a decisive presence on the ground. But he was hardly the only one.

Colby Rix and Eli Barker were exceptional in the midfield, likewise Jack Dunkley. The three fed off ruckman Zac Pickett, who shaded Jordan Kavanagh.